Capital & River News
Mississippi State Fairgrounds to Host Killebrew International Pro Rodeo June 6-8
The Mississippi State Fairgrounds is hosting the Killebrew International Pro Rodeo and related events June 6-8, 2024, inside the Mississippi Coliseum. In addition to the ‘full rodeo experience,’...
2nd Annual Plein Air Painting Competition Moving Locations
Due to recent storms causing high flood waters, the 2024 En Plein Air Paint Competition will change venues. Originally scheduled to take place at LeFleur's Bluff State Park, the event will now be...
The Mississippi Children’s Museum Opens Reimagined Garden Exhibit, “The Enchanted Land of Story”
WHEN: Thursday, April 18th at 10:00 a.m. WHERE: Mississippi Children's Museum (MCM), 2145 Museum Blvd. Jackson, MS WHAT: MCM's Gertrude C. Ford Literacy Garden, which initially opened its doors in...
“Moonlight, Music, and Meteors” Event at LeFleur’s Bluff State Park
Imagine a night under the stars with the Mississippi Symphony Orchestra (MSO) and NASA's Solar System Ambassadors during the Lyrid meteor shower! "Moonlight, Music, and Meteors" will be held on...
JSU’s Dean of Students honored
Jackson State University’s Dean of Students Laquala C. Dixon, Ph.D., was named the 2024 NASPA – Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education Black Diaspora Knowledge Community (BDKC) Sankofa...
Hinds CC students receive honors
High-achieving Hinds Community College students were recently recognized at the Student Awards of Distinction ceremony.\ All-MS Transfer Pathway Scholars who were recognized at Hinds Community...
Vicksburg Arts and Music Festival
City of Vicksburg welcomes everyone to come enjoy live music, arts and food at the third annual Vicksburg Arts and Music Festival, April 19-20, 2024. The Festival continues to partner with the...
Mississippi Farmers Market Tea Party Event Upcoming
The Mississippi Farmers Market Tea Party is a come-and-go event 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Saturday, April 13. The Market will feature Genuine MS® Grown teas available to purchase from Mississippi tea...
SUR LA TABLE OPENS FIRST MISSISSIPPI LOCATION AT HIGHLAND VILLAGE WITH CEREMONIAL BAGUETTE BREAKING
Leading kitchen and culinary retailer Sur La Table held its grand opening on April 6 at Highland Village in Jackson, marking the brand's first location in Mississippi. In place of a traditional...
MILLSAPS APPROVES NEW MAJORS AND MASTER’S PROGRAMS
In alignment with its vision to produce informed, creative-thinking and versatile citizens who are career-ready, Millsaps College recently expanded its curriculum by approving six new majors for...
